Dream - Lençóis Maranhenses National Park in northeastern Brazil during the dry season is just a stretch of white desert. But if you come there from July to September, the scene will change drastically.
You and other travelers will surely be surprised to see the expanse of the desert turn into an oasis of countless blue emerald lagoons. And yes, you can swim in it. More exciting, the water in this lagoon is warm with temperatures around 30 degrees Celsius, as quoted from huffingtonpost.com.
So where does the water come from?
The water came out of the sky. This is serious, you know. Because Lençóis may have a Sahara, but the national park is not actually a desert. With heavy rain from January to June, and in July the sky is clear that the pools are filled with water. The length of the gorgeous pond reaches over 300 feet or more than 91 meters.
However, after September, the wind grew stronger and the pools disappeared, as if they had never been there, until the rainy season began again.
Is there a fish in the lagoon?
Actually yes. Since the lagoon is connected to the nearest river, the fish find their way to the lagoon, or remain hiding deep in the mud between the rainy and dry seasons.
How did you get there?
You definitely need an adventure. The first thing you should do is fly to São Luís, rent a car (or arrange transportation) and drive almost four hours to the town of Barreirinhas. From there, you are advised to go with a pre-planned travel guide or group (such as Brazil Planet) that can take you 'lost' in the vast park.
The long journey and full of twists and turns is perfect for you who like a challenge. But considering it is one of the most beautiful sites you will visit, it may be quite worth it. Do not forget to prepare bottles of drinking water, snacks, and most importantly cream with high SPF rather your skin does not burn.
